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— Plant gift ideas
With the year we’ve all had, and our experience at Thrive of many people seeking gardening out as a way to improve their health and wellbeing, we thought about how the act of giving a plant can really benefit the person giving something away, as well as their friend/loved one/neighbour who is lucky enough to receive the gift.
We all know that giving is good for us – making us feel joy, evoking gratitude and it is important for our social connections. There’s also a biological response, with the body releasing our ‘happy’ hormones when we give a gift, boosting our own mood and wellbeing.
In addition to the joy and gratitude of the person who has been given something - the gift of a plant is not just a quick hit of excitement and thanks for the person receiving it. It’s a new member of the household to nurture and brighten up the surroundings.
Like 94% of our Gardening Club readers, you and your friend may discover that gardening will help improve mental health.
With all of this in mind, we recommend you #GiveAPlant this Giving Tuesday or December for a shared sense of wellbeing during these difficult times.
Here are 5 ideas for how to get a plant to give as a gift this Giving Tuesday:
- Buy from your local garden centre or gardening retailer to support their business during the pandemic
- Divide any existing garden plants if you have some that would be suitable
- Take a cutting of a plant or tree you have at home (ask permission if it isn’t yours!)
- Plant some bulbs up that will flower in a few weeks
- Buy a Christmas gift pack from our corporate partner PlantEra
Our partner PlantEra are supporting our #GiveAPlant campaign by donating £2 from each sale of their Christmas gift pack until Christmas. The indoor plant kit includes any young indoor plant, a lovely ornamental pot, and compost for potting, so you can watch it grow and thrive. Costing £20 with carbon neutral delivery across the U.K, there is also the option to include a personalised gift note.
However your source your plant – share the feel good feeling and a photo of your plant gift with us by using #GiveAPlant!
You can also check out our houseplant care guide and our other gardening advice if you’re giving plants or you’ve received one recently.
Whether it be time, donations or a plant to a friend or loved one, why not give something today and help yourself too.
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